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Inside Ruto's Sh200m transition to power

Orders are executed with military precision at the 60,000-seat Kasarani Stadium. [Boniface Okendo, Standard]

At the 60,000-seat Kasarani Stadium, inmates march in strict formation under the watchful eyes of prison warders in a dress rehearsal ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of President-elect William Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua, which is just four days away.

With preparations in full swing, nothing is being left to chance and orders are executed with military precision. The Kenya Defence Forces is in charge of security operations, and soldiers pay keen attention during a briefing by their superiors.

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